Browns’ Deshaun Watson ruptures Achilles for second time, putting 2025 season in question: report
Cleveland Browns running back Deshaun Watson has re-ruptured his Achilles and will need another surgery to repair it, according to a new report.
Watson originally tore Achilles on Oct. 20.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry said during a press conference this week that the running back had a setback and tests showed a new tear, according to the NFL Network.
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Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after a game against the Dallas Cowboys in Cleveland on September 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The surgery leaves Watson’s status for the 2025 season in doubt.
Without Watson, The Browns could turn to the NFL draft or free agency to trade him.
The team holds the second pick in the draft and will have a chance to select top running back prospects Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward if Tennessee Titans don’t take one of them with your first choice.
The trade for Watson a few years ago stymied the Browns, who gave up a large chunk of capital and signed him to an exorbitant contract.
The Browns gave up first-round picks in 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with other picks, to acquire him from Houston Texans.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during practice at the team’s practice facility on Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
On top of the capital the Browns gave the Texans to acquire him, they signed Watson to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract.
With Watson’s play and off-field issues, the contract quickly became a nuisance.
In his three seasons with the team, Watson played in 19 games.
Watson was suspended for 11 games two seasons ago after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior during scheduled massage sessions.
Before getting hurt this season, Watson was struggling on the court.
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New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns, right, forces Cleveland Browns running back Deshaun Watson (4) to fumble the ball during the first half on Sept. 22, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The former Clemson quarterback completed 63.4% of his passes for 1,148 yards while having five touchdowns and three interceptions in seven starts. The Browns were 1-6 in his starts this season.
To make matters worse for the Browns, Baker Mayfieldwho was traded for Watson, is flourishing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With Mayfield, Bucks they won back-to-back NFC South titles.
Depending on how things pan out with Watson’s injury and who the Browns bring in at quarterback this offseason, there’s a chance Watson played his last game with the Browns.
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